Evidence‐based recommendation/statement (4.11)
A. The use of adjunctive antiseptics may be considered in periodontitis patients in supportive periodontal care in helping to control gingival inflammation, in specific cases. B. We do not know whether other adjunctive agents (such as probiotics, prebiotics, anti‐inflammatory agents, antioxidant micronutrients) are effective in controlling gingival inflammation in patients in supportive periodontal care.
Supporting literature Figuero, Roldan et al. (2019)
Quality of evidence 73 RCTs with, at least, 6‐month follow‐up
A. Grade of recommendation Grade 0—↔ There is a need to define the term of use (e.g. 6 months?) Adverse effects should be taken into account. B. Grade of recommendation Grade 0—Statement: unclear, additional research needed
Strength of consensus Consensus (6.9% of the group abstained due to potential CoI)